Internal Morphology of Moth Butterfly Lepidoptera Poster

Lepidoptera (play /ˌlɛpɪˈdɒptərə/ le-pi-dop-tə-rə) is a large order of insects that includes moths and butterflies (called lepidopterans). It is one of the most widespread and widely recognisable insect orders in the world, encompassing moths and the three superfamilies of butterflies, skipper butterflies, and moth-butterflies. The term was coined by Linnaeus in 1735 and is derived from Ancient Greek λεπίδος (scale) and πτερόν (wing). Comprising an estimated 174,250 species, in 126 families and 46 superfamilies, the Lepidoptera show many variations of the basic body structure which have evolved to gain advantages in lifestyle and distribution. Recent estimates suggest that the order may have more species than earlier thought, and is among the four most speciose orders, along with the Hymenoptera, Diptera, and the Coleoptera. Image reproduction rights can be found in the link near the bottom of this description. Sign up to Mr. Rebates for FREE and save 12% on any zazzle order in addition to a $5.00 sign up bonus All Rights Reserved; without: prejudice, recourse or notice (U.C.C. 1-308) Image Reproduction Rights: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Internal_morphology_of_Lepidoptera.svg Lepidoptera lepidopterans butterfly moth butterflies diagram chart morphology "butterfly chart" "butterfly diagram" "butterfly morphology" "moth chart" "moth diagram" "moth morphology" "Lepidoptera chart" "Lepidoptera diagram" "Lepidoptera morphology" hymenoptera diptera coleoptera "internal morphology" "internal morphology of leopidoptera" insect "insect chart" "insect diagram" "insect morphology" anatomy "anatomy chart" "anatomy diagram" "insect anatomy" "insect morphology"